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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz gave his sister a touching tribute after learning she had died on Saturday.

Reds at risk of losing two left-handed pitchers on same day

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14

White Sox's win over Reds comes with massive dose of irony

The White Sox and Reds met on the same day major news concerning two controversial legends broke.

Reds' Elly De La Cruz accomplishes feat not seen in more than a century

MLB announces huge news about Pete Rose

Everyone said the same thing about MLB reinstating Pete Rose

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 13

Reds' Elly De La Cruz accomplishes feat not seen in more than a century

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze the baseball world, and his latest accomplishment further proves how valuable he is to his team.

Reds return home seeking spark as they host White Sox

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz continues to amaze vs. Orioles

Is there anything Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz can't do on the diamond?

Reds score 24 runs, destroy Orioles in series finale

Reds select Randy Wynne

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 12

Watch: Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz hits grand slam on bobblehead night

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz was honored with his own bobblehead on Saturday night, and he marked the occasion in the best way imaginable.

Reds getting key piece of their rotation back amid series vs. their bitter rivals

Apple TV made embarrassing Andrew McCutchen mistake during Pirates broadcast

Pirates enjoy some luck in extra-inning win vs. Cardinals

25 fantasy MLB sleepers who will be league-winners in 2025

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 10

Torpedo bats are only the beginning — pitchers better start planning

The “torpedo bat” may be more than a quirky new piece of gear. It might be the gateway to a new era in baseball.

Volpedo: Why 2025 could be breakout year for Yankees shortstop

Fowl ball: Yankees OF Cody Bellinger 86s chicken wings following food poisoning

Max Fried's gem vs. Tigers halts Yankees' losing skid

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The '2025 MLB Opening Day managers' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / April 1

The torpedo bat might be perfect for De La Cruz, but not everyone

The torpedo bat might be perfect for Elly De La Cruz — but not everyone should swing it

As with all things in baseball, fit matters.

Elly De La Cruz shines as Reds' bats finally wake up

One potential Hall of Famer on every National League team

The biggest X-factors on every MLB roster for 2025

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024 MLB extra base hits leaders' quiz

Can you name every MLB player with at least 60 extra base hits in the 2024 season?

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31

Elly De La Cruz shines as Reds' bats finally wake up

After scoring only a combined six runs in the last two games, the Cincinnati Reds exploded for 14 runs on Monday. But while scoring 14 runs usually takes a team effort, one player was responsible for literally half of the team's production.

Watch: Mets' Pete Alonso makes the most of his first 2025 home run

Red Sox hand their new ace a massive $170M extension

Rafael Devers, Red Sox could reach quick breaking point

25 fantasy MLB sleepers who will be league-winners in 2025

The 'Multiple Cy Young winners in MLB history' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31

One potential Hall of Famer on every National League team

Only a few games into the Major League Baseball season, many players have sparkled on the diamond. But what player on each team has displayed long-term greatness (or potential long-term greatness) good enough to be considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame?

...and every AL team

Jurickson Profar's PED suspension raises one huge question

Braves could lose underrated reason for success after 2025

After Yankees' hot start, will other teams start using torpedo bats?

Brewers tie unwelcome MLB history in another blowout loss

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 25

10 MLB players who could set records in 2025

As the 2025 MLB season gets fully underway this week, let's take a look at 10 players that could set records in 2025.

Five bold Royals predictions not involving Bobby Witt Jr.

Mets' Clay Holmes primed for starting role ahead of Opening Day

Newly acquired slugger aims to provide protection for reigning AL MVP

Angels make surprising decision on their pitching prospect

NL East predictions: Young Nationals outfielder enjoys breakout year

AL Central predictions: Trade acquisition has All-Star season

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / February 5

Three reasons this NL Central team may be the surprise of the season

When analyzing the NL Central for the 2025 MLB season, your attention would immediately gravitate towards the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs as the favorites to win the division. Here's why it could be a different team making noise in the division.

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athlete' quiz

How many of the athletes to grace the cover of the baseball video game "MLB: The Show," can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 17

Ranking the 10 best players in NL Central

Here is our top-10 ranking of the best of the best in the NL Central.

Cubs avoid arbitration with Gold Glove acquisition

Pirates acquire struggling pitcher from Blue Jays

Notable ex-Astros champion signs with NL team

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 21

Reds star makes history, eyes Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 season

Reds star Elly De La Cruz sets sights on Shohei Ohtani after notching impressive record

Could Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz one day challenge for a 50-50 season of his own? At just 22 years old, he has nothing but time.

Reds thump Pirates 7-1

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani creates MLB's first 50-50 club

Five incredible facts about Ohtani's historic 50-50 season

Ohtani continues to show why he is baseball's unicorn

Five players who'll continue rise of power-speed hybrids in MLB

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / September 18

Reds' Elly De La Cruz on pace for dubious yet impressive history

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz is on pace to achieve a dubious yet impressive MLB first.

Braves' late-game collapse against Reds continues team's downward spiral

Reds lefty Brandon Williamson to undergo Tommy John surgery

Previewing upcoming club option decisions ahead of MLB offseason

Every MLB franchise's last player to win an MVP award

The 'Active pitchers with at least one 200-K season' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / August 6

Watch: Reds' De La Cruz has slick stolen base vs. Marlins

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz has slick stolen base vs. Marlins

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continued to show why he's one of the best showmen in baseball on Tuesday night.

De La Cruz stays locked in as Reds down Marlins

Watch: Marlins outfielder hits longest home run of MLB season

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / July 14

Watch: Reds All-Star De La Cruz hits his 17th HR

Watch: Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz hits his 17th home run

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continues to show why he's a human highlight reel.

Xavier Edwards late-inning hit propels Marlins past Reds

Watch: Reds exciting young slugger makes incredible MLB history

Watch: Incredible sequence gives De La Cruz Reds' stolen base record

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9

Watch: Elly De La Cruz pulls off awesome stolen base

The Colorado Rockies were a bit too relaxed at the start of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night, and Elly De La Cruz made them pay.

Rece Hinds homers in MLB debut as Reds blank Rockies

Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott building on strong rookie season

The 25 best MLB players age 25 or under

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / July 8

Watch: Incredible sequence gives De La Cruz Reds record

Watch: Incredible sequence gives Elly De La Cruz Reds' stolen base record

Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz set a remarkable franchise record against the Rockies on Monday.

Reds acquire veteran OF Austin Slater from Giants

Reds place INF Nick Martini (thumb) on 10-day IL

Paul Skenes headlines NL All-Stars; Phillies lead with seven players

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / June 16

Watch: De La Cruz scores from second base on pickoff attempt

Watch: Reds' Elly De La Cruz scores from second base on pickoff attempt

Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz is the most exciting base runner in baseball right now, and he showed why on Sunday afternoon against the Brewers when he did something that does not really seem possible.

Watch: Dodgers' Mookie Betts leaves game after taking 98 mph pitch to hand

Watch: Fighter jet flyover briefly interrupts Orioles at-bat on Sunday

Watch: Phillies manager goes off on umpire over a reversed call

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

The last time an MLB player stole 100 bases in a season happened in 1987. How many of the league leaders since then can you name in five minutes?

Can Elly De La Cruzbring back the 100-steal season?

Cincinnati Reds News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2024

Reds star shortstop on pace for historic season

Elly De La Cruz is not only matching the hype that preceded his arrival in the major leagues, but he is starting to exceed it.

Mike Ford triggers opt-out with Reds

Orioles roll into Cincinnati to face reeling Reds

20 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2024

The '2023 MLB stolen base leaders' quiz

Cincinnati Reds News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1, 2024

Did Elly De La Cruz make the fastest throw in MLB history?

De La Cruz fielded a ground ball off the bat of Xander Bogaerts during the bottom of the ninth inning of Cincinnati’s 5-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '2022 MLB RBI leaders' quiz